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Here's how to grow amaryllis over water and how to rebloom an amaryllis that was grown over water! Fill a watertight vessel with a few inches of marbles, pebbles, or decorative stones. Nestle the amaryllis bulb into the bed of stones leaves about 1/2 - 1/3 of the bulb exposed. Fill the vessel with water to just below the base the bulb. The roots should be in water, but the bulb should remain dry. After blooming, transfer the bulb to a pot with potting soil leaving 1/3 of the bulb exposed. Treat as a houseplant for winter and spring. Keep evenly moist and fertilize monthly. After all danger of frost has passed move the bulbs outside to bulk up and grown more leaves. In late summer or early fall (and most importantly before the first frost) bring the bulbs inside to go dormant for 2-3 months. Place them in a dark cool place that is about 50 degrees F for at least 2 months. Do not water at all during this time and allow the foliage to die back. When you want them to rebloom bring them out of dormancy. Repot or refresh the soil. Water well and place in a warm bright location (70-70 degrees F) to bloom again.